SB 491 (2008): excluding the value of a view from property tax assessment.

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SB 491 (2008)

excluding the value of a view from property tax assessment.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - Local

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 14, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 15–8, on a motion by Sen. Janeway.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100

Votes

  • February 14, 2008, Senate: Laid on Table Sen. Kenney/Sen. Barnes — yeas 15, nays 8, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 22, 2008: Hearing; January 22, 2008, Room 100, State House, 9:15 a.m.; SC2
  • February 7, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [02/14/08]; SC6
  • February 14, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • February 14, 2008: Sen. Janeway Moved Laid On Table RC 15Y-8N, MA

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 284 (2005): excluding the value of a view from property tax assessments.
  • HB 298 (2009): excluding the value of a view from determination of market value for property tax assessments.
  • HB 804 (2007): excluding the value of a view from property tax assessments.
  • HB 691 (2007): excluding the value of a view from property tax assessments on working farms.

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